Holster Lock Assembly for Secure Firearm Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional holsters fail to securely retain firearms during vigorous activities like running or jumping, and may be susceptible to unauthorized access when the securing strap is unsecured.
Innovation Solution
A self-contained holster lock assembly with a housing, actuator arm, and locking post that automatically locks the firearm within the holster upon insertion and can be easily released by the user, ensuring secure retention and quick access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a strap or flap is used to close off the holster opening, then the handgun is retained in the holster, but the handgun can fall out or be accessed by another person when the strap is unsecured
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is divided into separate functional components: a locking post for retention, an actuator arm for operation, and a housing for mounting. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while working together as an integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking post automatically engages with the holster when the handgun is inserted, providing self-locking functionality without requiring user action. The spring mechanism automatically returns the locking post to the engaged position after release, enabling the system to service itself.
2Ease of operation
If the holster is made rigid and stable for repeated drawing and reholstering, then the handgun can be repeatedly drawn and reholstered, but the handgun may not remain securely retained during vigorous activities
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism transitions between two dynamic states: engaged (locked) and disengaged (unlocked). The spring-loaded locking post dynamically adjusts to maintain secure retention during vigorous activities while allowing controlled transition to the disengaged state for drawing the handgun.
Solution Approach 2:
The actuator arm serves as an intermediary mechanism between the user's manual input and the locking post. When the user presses the actuator, it transfers force to move the locking post between engaged and disengaged positions, providing controlled operation of the retention system.
3Reliability
If the locking mechanism is made more secure to prevent unauthorized access, then the handgun is better protected, but the user must exert more effort to draw the handgun
Solution Approach 1:
The spring mechanism automatically returns the locking post to the engaged position after the actuator is pressed, eliminating the need for the user to manually reset the lock. This self-service feature maintains secure protection while minimizing the effort required for drawing and reholstering the handgun.
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AI summary
Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a holster lock assembly, which may be used with a carrier or a holster for an implement in a variety of configurations. The holster lock is arranged to be attached to the holster for temporarily and safely locking the implement within the holster, while making the implement easily accessible to the user. The holster lock includes an actuator arm and a locking post. The locking post is arranged to capture a portion of the implement or release the portion of the implement, based on a position of the actuator arm.